Allison Carroll, BSN, RN, PMHNP Student
Buford,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate graduating Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeking opportunity to fulfill a passion and duty of serving patients and their families through quality care. Offering expertise in acute psychiatric treatment across the lifespan with strong talents in psychotropic medication management and empathetic communication, interpersonal skills, and leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Monte Nido & Affiliates/Clementine Atlanta
06.2022 - Current
- Deliver nursing care to clients receiving residential treatment for eating disorders
- Demonstrate healthy eating behaviors and lifestyle habits to reflect program mission
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Geriatric Inpatient Unit, The Bradley Center
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervised 25+ employees (Charge RNs, Staff RNs, and Mental Health Technicians)
- Ensured compliance with state/federal regulations per JCAHO and DBHDD standards
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and evaluating staff performances
- Accountable for unit fiscal productivity and responsible for payroll completion via Kronos
- Held weekly role of House Supervisor and monthly role of Administrator on Call for 82-bed inpatient facility, Partial Hospitalization Program, Outpatient Clinic, and Emergency Department Behavioral Health Annex.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Adult Inpatient Unit, The Bradley Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Safely delivered holistic care to adult, geriatric, and child/adolescent populations suffering from acute and chronic mental health disorders
- Administered medications and evaluated effectiveness by assessing patient response
- Delegated tasks appropriately and stimulated culture of teamwork throughout unit.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Coliseum Center For Behavioral Health
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure safe and efficient delivery of patient care in acute psychiatric setting while maintaining compliance with hospital policy and regulations
- Communicated with Leadership regarding unit functionality and personnel management
Occupational Health Nurse
NCI - Nursing Corps, Southern Company, Georgia Power - Plant Scherer
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Independently provided on-site treatment to employees with occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses at electric power plant
- Administered mandated drug testing and breath alcohol testing (BAT)
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Georgia College & State University
12.2018
Skills
- Thorough assessment taking skills
- Critical-thinking in high-acuity environments
- Professional and therapeutic communication
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Abuse
- Patient rights/HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork, adaptability, leadership
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Graduate Clinical Experience
Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA), Scottish Rite, Hughes Spalding, and Egleston Emergency and Medical Inpatient Psychiatry Consultation
- Psychiatric and Medical Treatment of Children, Racquel Velazquez, PMHNP, 140 hours
Avita Behavioral Health Crisis Center
- Advanced Psychiatric Care for Adults and Older Adults, Hyun Kwon, DNP, PMHNP, 180 hours
Integrity Psychiatry and Wellness
- Management of Complicated Psychiatric Cases, Lois Schwarze, PHMNP, 45 hours
Thomaston Family Medicine
- Common Adult Health Problems Across the Lifespan, Sabrina Lancaster, NP, 140 hours
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse: RN283133
- Handle With Care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- American Heart Association: Basic Life Support
Affiliations
· Secretary, GSU Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group, July 2023 – Present
· Member, St. Francis Hospital Rally Team, February 2021 – April 2022
· Chair, Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health Professional Practice Council, 2020
Special Interests
· Traveling with family and friends (visiting Colorado and Alaska in 2024)
· Listening to local live music and attending concerts
· Hiking, kayaking, and jogging
· Reading historical fiction and watching documentaries
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Monte Nido & Affiliates/Clementine Atlanta
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Geriatric Inpatient Unit, The Bradley Center
04.2021 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Adult Inpatient Unit, The Bradley Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
Occupational Health Nurse
NCI - Nursing Corps, Southern Company, Georgia Power - Plant Scherer
06.2019 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Coliseum Center For Behavioral Health
05.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Georgia College & State University
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